The network, which acts as the central lead for all WPP’s work in the health and wellness sector, said the role will involve leading marketing and comms for the teams across all international markets for WPP Health & Wellness agencies. These include Ogilvy CommonHealth, ghg | greyhealth group and Sudler offices in EMEA and APAC.

Warner’s previous roles at Havas include head of global communications for Havas Media Group and more recently as global head of external communications for all of the Havas agency brands. She previously worked at WPP agencies Hill+Knowlton and Burson Marsteller.

Warner starts her new role immediately, reporting to WPP Health & Wellness International CEO Claire Gillis, who said: "Suzie’s extensive experience will be invaluable to all of us as we move forward into this fascinating time of change and opportunity. Good communications has to underpin our commitment to offering better health and wellness choices for people and I am delighted to be able to welcome Suzie to the team."

Warner said: "This is an incredibly innovative time and sector and I am really excited to be working right at the centre of it."